This investigation is a collaboration between ProPublica Illinois and the Chicago Tribune.
ProPublica Illinois is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. The spaces have gentle names: The reflection room. The cool-down room. The calming room. The quiet room.
In Illinois, it’s legal for school employees to seclude students in a separate space — to put them in “isolated timeout” — if the students pose a safety threat to themselves or others.
The Quiet Rooms
ProPublica 3 hrs ago by Jennifer Smith Richards, Chicago Tribune, and Jodi S. Cohen and Lakeidra Chavis, ProPublica Illinois ProPublica Illinois is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to get weekly updates about our work. The spaces have gentle names: The reflection room. The cool-down room.
//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js
*Muvison may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this site. Thank you for your support.
